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Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#329777: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:28:37 PM

I'm not watching the debate, but from what I'm gathering, it's a cripeshow.

It's a mess, Trump has been constantly interrupting Biden. But Biden has gotten good zingers and has stayed on message by focusing on the consequences.

Edited by Fourthspartan56 on Sep 29th 2020 at 6:28:46 AM

"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang
sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#329778: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:28:46 PM

I really like that Biden avoided answering if he wants to filibuster or pack the court, it's a great sign [tup]

Serious or sarcastic, ~Fourthspartan 56? I can't tell.

SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#329779: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:29:01 PM

I want to create a hashtag.

#shuthimup

Edited by SatoshiBakura on Sep 29th 2020 at 9:29:14 AM

LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#329780: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:29:31 PM

Regardless of what Biden's actual position on the fillibuster is, I'd imagine it's wise to not state it plainly at this point.

Wyldchyld (Old as dirt)
#329781: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:31:10 PM

With the Trump keeps trying to harass Biden, I'm wondering if his team told him to just keep attacking in the hope that Biden will get flustered enough for his stutter to come into play.

It's the kind of arsehole tactic Trump could be convinced to play. The reason I'm wondering is because I've seen that kind of bullying directed at people with speech impediments before. Of course, it's not that different to Trump's usual behaviour anyway.

Edited by Wyldchyld on Sep 29th 2020 at 2:32:04 PM

If my post doesn't mention a giant flying sperm whale with oversized teeth and lionfish fins for flippers, it just isn't worth reading.
Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#329782: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:31:28 PM

Trump is yelling about how he'll totally have a vaccine by November. Biden's reminding us that Trump also said the virus will be gone by Easter and you should inject bleach.

FOFD Since: Apr, 2013
Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#329785: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:32:19 PM

Serious or sarcastic, ~Fourthspartan 56? I can't tell.

100% serious smile

It could be an electoral risk, by choosing to be ambiguous Biden is leaving the options open. It's definitely better than his prior refusal and short of a radical like Warren the best we'd get. I view it as an encouraging sign.

Edited by Fourthspartan56 on Sep 29th 2020 at 6:32:54 AM

"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang
PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#329786: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:33:50 PM

Dammit, that "let me shut you down" was kinda Actually Pretty Funny. Clearly someone else came up with that.

i'm tired, my friend
Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#329787: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:34:09 PM

Yeah Biden did a great dodge on court-packing.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#329788: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:34:49 PM

Trump actually said that we had the greatest economy of all time before the shutdown[lol]

Do not obey in advance.
FOFD Since: Apr, 2013
#329789: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:35:32 PM

Trump: I wear a mask... when needed...

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#329790: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:35:35 PM

It's the kind of arsehole tactic Trump could be convinced to play. The reason I'm wondering is because I've seen that kind of bullying directed at people with speech impediments before. Of course, it's not that different to Trump's usual behaviour anyway.

Trump and his team are totally the kind of people who would try to do this. But like you said, it's hard to tell since Trump's also an asshole in general.

Disgusted, but not surprised
Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#329791: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:35:55 PM

I’m enjoying Biden’s open contempt for Trump.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#329792: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:37:45 PM

Trump is totally avoiding how he got pranked by Tik Tok.

PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#329793: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:38:00 PM

Trump: "I am very popular and nobody has ever heard of you." This really is the fucking Ben Shapiro interview.

i'm tired, my friend
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#329794: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:38:03 PM

So this is what two hours of prep time accomplished?

Maybe Trump would have been better off getting ready for the debate by just getting more sleep instead.

Disgusted, but not surprised
Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#329795: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:38:50 PM

Oh, now it's the China Plague.

Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#329797: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:39:53 PM

Weird how Trump brings up the traditionally Republican-voting states when talking about "we need to open up".

[up]We debate in a society.

Edited by PhysicalStamina on Sep 29th 2020 at 9:40:15 AM

i'm tired, my friend
BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#329798: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:40:14 PM

"China plague" -_-

Do not obey in advance.
SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#329799: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:40:19 PM

Can we form a legit rebel alliance if Trump cheats the election?

Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#329800: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:40:39 PM

And we’ve got our first mention of Trump’s taxes.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran

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